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airfreight

American

[air-frayt] / ˈɛərˌfreɪt /

noun

air freight.

verb (used with object)

to send or ship by air freight.

to airfreight French bread to the U.S.

verb (used without object)

to ship cargo by air freight.

During the truckers' strike we had to airfreight.

adjective

of, relating to, or involved in air freight.

the airfreight business.

Etymology

Origin of airfreight

First recorded in 1925–30; air ¹ + freight

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“The airfreight market seems to be defying gravity,” said Niall van de Wouw, chief airfreight officer at logistics analytics firm Xeneta.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Executives say the conflict has made it difficult to replenish stores in the Gulf, with shipping and airfreight disruptions delaying deliveries, though most spring/summer collections were already in place.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

However, where Lufthansa may fare best is if airfreight pricing strengthens, given Middle East airport closures and shipping disruption.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026

But the company has been trialling airfreight ahead of the new airport opening.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2024

Services today also include airfreight, trucking, cargo insurance and customs brokerage.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023

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